Puerto Rico issues public health emergency after spike in potentially fatal mosquito-borne infection
March 28, 2024
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as posted by the channelThe U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has joined nearby islands in declaring a public health emergency after a spike in cases of dengue fever.
The health department reports there have been more than 540 cases so far this year, which is a 350% increase when compared to activity over the last five years.
“This year, dengue cases have exceeded historical figures. Teams have been working on the integrated plan for prevention and control in response to arboviruses, and we will expand the implemented response. It is important to note that the increase in cases has not only been reflected in Puerto Rico, but we have seen it throughout the Americas region,” Mellado López, head of the Puerto Rico Department of Health, said in a statement.
The Mayo Clinic says dengue is a potentially life-threatening infection that is transmitted through mosquitoes.
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